Takeria
Feminine name of unknown origin, possibly a blend of other names.
Name Census estimates that about 303 living Americans carry the first name Takeria. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Takeria today is around 28 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Takeria births was 1998 (23 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Takeria. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
People living today
303
~ 1 in 1,131,202 Americans
Peak year
1998
23 babies that year
Average age
28
years old
2009 SSA rank
#13,555
Tracked since 1985
Census
Takeria in the 2020 Census
The 2020 Census recorded 261 people with the first name Takeria, which placed it at #32,310 in the published first-name tables. This is a snapshot of people who already had the name at the time of the Census.
The SSA sections elsewhere on this page answer a different question: how often parents gave the name to babies over time. The "people living today" figure on this page is different again: it is a current estimate built from SSA birth records and age-based survival rates, so the two numbers are not expected to match exactly.
2020 Census rank
#32,310
National first-name rank
People counted
261
261 in the published race/origin table
Per 100,000
0.1
People with this name in 2020
Largest reported group
Black or African American
95.8% of people with this name
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Takeria
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Takeria is Black at 95.8%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (1.1%) and Two or More Races (1.1%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself.
The bar chart below shows how people with the first name Takeria described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given name, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown so the breakdown is easy to read across every published category. Because the 2020 Census first-name file also includes raw headcounts for each group, Name Census can show those alongside the percentages in the legend and hover tooltip.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A first name does not determine a person's race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the name Takeria at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Black or African American95.8% · 250
- Hispanic or Latino1.1% · 3
- Two or more races1.1% · 3
- White0.8% · 2
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.8% · 2
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.4% · 1
Popularity
Takeria: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Takeria from the 1980s through to the 2000s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1990s, with 151 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Takeria by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Takeria during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Takerias live
The SSA's state-level files cover 3 states and territories. Florida, Georgia, Alabama recorded the most babies named Takeria, while Alabama, Georgia, Florida recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 10 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Takeria
The given name Takeria has its roots in the African-American community, originating as a variation of the more common name Takara. The name Takara itself is derived from the Japanese word "takara," meaning "treasure" or "jewel." It is believed that Takeria emerged as a unique spelling and pronunciation in the late 20th century, particularly among African-American families seeking to create a distinct and culturally significant name.
While there are no historical records or ancient texts documenting the use of Takeria specifically, the name's connection to the Japanese word "takara" suggests a possible influence from Japanese culture or perhaps an admiration for the concept of treasure or value. It is worth noting that the African-American community has a long tradition of incorporating elements from various cultures into their naming practices, often reflecting a desire for uniqueness and cultural pride.
The earliest recorded instances of the name Takeria are relatively recent, with the first documented uses appearing in birth records and census data from the late 1970s and early 1980s. However, it is possible that the name was in use informally before then, particularly within specific communities or families.
Notable individuals with the name Takeria throughout history are relatively scarce, as it is a relatively modern name. However, here are a few examples:
1. Takeria Addison, an American author and motivational speaker born in the late 20th century, known for her work on personal growth and self-empowerment.
2. Takeria Rogers, an American basketball player who played professionally in various international leagues in the 2000s and 2010s.
3. Takeria Smith, an American singer and songwriter active in the early 2000s, known for her contributions to the contemporary R&B and soul music genres.
4. Takeria Williams, an American entrepreneur and business owner who founded a successful fashion line in the late 2010s, catering to the needs of diverse communities.
5. Takeria Johnson, an American activist and community organizer who has been involved in various social justice movements since the early 2000s, advocating for racial equality and civil rights.
It is important to note that while these individuals share the name Takeria, their specific backgrounds, accomplishments, and areas of influence may vary. The name itself continues to be a unique and culturally significant choice within the African-American community, reflecting a celebration of individuality and a connection to diverse cultural influences.
People
Takeria + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Takeria as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with T
Other first names starting with T with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Takeria: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Takeria?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 303 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Takeria going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 1,131,202 US residents.
Is Takeria a common name?
We classify Takeria as "Very Rare". It ranks above 79.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 312 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Takeria most popular?
The single biggest year for Takeria was 1998, when 23 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Takeria is about 28 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
How common was Takeria in the 2020 Census?
The published 2020 Census first-name tables recorded 261 people with the name Takeria, or 0.09 per 100,000 residents. That placed it at #32,310 in the national Census ranking for first names.
Why is the Census count different from the living estimate?
Because they measure different things. The Census figure is a count of people who had the name Takeria in 2020. The living estimate aims to answer a current question instead: how many people with the name are alive today, based on SSA birth records and age-based survival rates. Since one number is a 2020 snapshot and the other is a present-day estimate, they are not expected to be identical.
What does the Census say about the gender split for Takeria?
In the 2020 Census sex table, Takeria leans strongly female. 265 people counted with this name were female (98.1%), compared with 5 male bearers (1.9%). The Census view is a snapshot of people living with the name in 2020, while the SSA section above tracks births across time.
What does the Census say about the background of people named Takeria?
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Takeria is Black at 95.8%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (1.1%) and Two or More Races (1.1%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself. The percentages in the chart above come from self-reported race and Hispanic-origin responses in the 2020 Census.
Which group reports the name Takeria most often in the Census?
Black is the largest reported group for people named Takeria in the 2020 Census, accounting for 95.8% (250 people in the published table).
Why can the Census sex total and race total differ slightly?
The Census Bureau published separate 2020 tables for sex and for race/Hispanic origin, and the released figures can differ slightly because of privacy protection in the public files. That is why this page treats the gender section and the race/origin section as two related snapshots instead of forcing them into one identical total.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only includes names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files have no Census demographic snapshot. When that happens, the SSA trend, gender history, and state sections still appear, but the 2020 Census demographic sections are omitted.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Takeria in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Takeria a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Takeria in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Takeria still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Takeria in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Takeria can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
How many people share the name Takeria?
You can see how many Americans are named Takeria on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — same data roots, lighter UI.